Endless fun: Raccoon Creek Bike Park takes shape

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Tuesday, 04/06/2024

For years, the old Francis Farm landfill was just that — a leaky, gassy problem that did little but sap resources from the county charged with maintaining it in perpetuity.

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More ranger-led programs set for 2024

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Wednesday, 24/04/2024

The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with Catalyst Sports, Knox County, Kampgrounds of America Foundation and Friends of the Smokies, announced the expansion of adaptive ranger-led programs in 2024. 

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Jackson County announces bike rodeo

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Wednesday, 10/04/2024

Join Jackson County Parks and Recreation for the department’s bike rodeo. 

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Bike Chestnut Mountain

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Wednesday, 31/01/2024

Ride the trails with an experienced mountain bike instructor at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 10, at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton. 

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NCDOT Provides Free Bicycle Helmets

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Wednesday, 24/01/2024

Applications are open to receive free bicycle helmets from the N.C. Department of Transportation. 

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Bike Chestnut Mountain

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Wednesday, 29/11/2023

Ride the trails with an experienced mountain bike instructor at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton. 

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Ignition point

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Wednesday, 06/09/2023

Cherokee’s next planned bike park to give kids, new riders a place to play 

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Elementary bike club starting in Canton

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Wednesday, 06/09/2023

A biking skills program will meet after school at Meadowbrook Elementary School in Canton on Thursdays from Sept. 14 through Oct. 5.

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